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        <font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="5" color="#000080">1</font></b><br />
        <font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><b>Independent students register 
		once all degree
        and certificate students have had a chance to
        select their courses.</b> 
		Therefore, when choosing courses,
        you should have as many alternative choices as possible, since certain 
		courses may be full.</font><p>
		<font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">Also be aware that there 
		are courses reserved exclusively for students in a degree program and 
		are not open to Independent Students. 
		This is indicated by a solid black circle next to the course name. (see
		<a target="_blank" href="http://registrar.concordia.ca/webguide/howtoread.html">How to Read the Course Listings</a>)<br />
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        <font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="5" color="#000080">2</font></b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        <b>Academic regulations:</b><br />
        Independent students are bound by the same rules as program students in 
		matters such as dropping courses, yearly academic standing, examination 
		regulations, etc. See Sections 15 and 16 of the Undergraduate Calendar 
		for details.<br />
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		</b></font><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><b>Choosing courses 
		and course load:</b><br />
		Newly authorized Independent students should carefully consider 
		personal, family and work commitments when choosing courses and course 
		load during their first year at the University. It is recommended that 
		students set aside a minimum of 5 hours WEEKLY study time for each 
		course taken.<br />
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		Grades and cumulative GPA of courses taken as an Independent student 
		will be reviewed during the assessment process for future applications 
		to programs.
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        <font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="5" color="#000080">4</font></b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        <b>Courses requiring prerequisites:</b><br />
		If you have completed prerequisite courses at another institution, you 
		must complete the <b>Prerequisite Waiver Form for Independent and 
		Visiting Students</b> and receive approval from the appropriate 
		department, as stated on the form.<br />
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        <font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="5">5</font></b></font><font color="#000080" face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        </font><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><b>Independent students 
		register as part-time Students:</b><br />
        The maximum allowable course-load is 9 credits for each of<br />
        the Fall or Winter Sessions and a maximum of 12 credits during<br />
        the Summer Session.<br />
        <br />
        Students meeting the criteria may request course overload (full-time 
		status) by completing the Independent Student Request Form &#8211; available 
		at the <a href="http://registrar.concordia.ca/SSC/">Birks Student 
		Service Centre</a> (LB-185).<br />
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        <font color="#000080" face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="5">6</font></b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        <b>Withdraw (Dropping a 
		course):</b><br />
        Students may withdraw from courses by accessing
        the <a href="http://www.myconcordia.ca">MyConcordia portal</a>. Students may 
		also notify the Office of the Registrar either in person at the Birks 
		Student Service Centre (LB 185) or by letter or fax (514) 848-2616.<br />
        <br />
        <b>All letters should be sent by registered mail.</b><br />
        <br />
        Withdrawal deadlines are listed on the 
		<a target="_blank" href="http://registrar.concordia.ca/webguide/termdates.html">Term Dates and Deadlines</a> 
		webpage. It is the student&#8217;s responsibility to 
		take all steps necessary to properly withdraw from a course or courses.</font></p>
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			<li><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">Simply not attending classes or informing an instructor of the intent to 
		withdraw does not constitute officially withdrawing from a course.<br />
&nbsp;</font></li>
			<li><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">Students who do not properly withdraw prior to the posted deadlines will 
		automatically receive a failing grade and will be responsible for full 
		payment of tuition and other fees.</font></li>
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        <font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="5" color="#000080">7</font></b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        </font><b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">Readmission procedures:</font></b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        Independent students in failed standing must seek readmission<br />
        to the University before they can register for future courses. 
		Information is available at the <a href="http://registrar.concordia.ca/SSC/">Birks Student 
		Service Centre</a>.<br />
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        <font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="5" color="#000080">8</font></b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        </font><b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">Independent Student 
		Request Committee:</font></b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        The Independent Student Request Committee reviews exceptions to academic 
		regulations, or related matters. Students must submit all such requests 
		and supporting documentation to the Independent Student Request 
		Committee. Forms are available at the <a href="http://registrar.concordia.ca/SSC/">Birks Student 
		Service Centre</a> and
		<a href="http://independent.concordia.ca/forms.html">online</a>. 
		Decisions shall be rendered normally within (30) working days of 
		receiving the request and <b>will be final</b>.<br />
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